Dr. Michael J. Breus, The Sleep DoctorWednesday, March 21, 20187:00pm

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and appears regularly on the show.

Partners affect one another’s sleep. Parents influence and shape their children’s sleep lives. Children impact how, where, when and the amount their parents sleep. It’s a good strategy to have sleep goals not only for individuals, but also for the family as a whole. These goals will change over time, as children grow and develop and as adults age. Sleep is dynamic, and keeping up with its changing needs and challenges is one important way to ensure healthy sleep for every family member. Dr. Breus comes to CEE to help parents understand how to best support their children’s sleep and improve family sleep overall.

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Sarah Marie Lewallen & Glen TrippWednesday, March 28, 20188:45am

Young people who grow into adult innovators will make an impact as professionals, citizens, and community members. They will also have the ability to shape their personal lives in ways that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. What traits and tools do innovators need to utilize? And what can parents do to help nurture them? Join Galileo Learnings's founder and CEO Glen Tripp and territory director Sarah Marie Lewallen for an informal workshop offering practical tips for developing your young innovator.

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Dr. Susan Fuhrman & Dr. Nathan HolbertWednesday, October 4, 20177:00pm Talk: The Power of Making and Coding for Kids

Children make sense of their world through play. Dr. Fuhrman, president of Teachers College, Columbia University, and Dr. Holbert, assistant professor of communications, media and learning technologies and design, and founding director of Snow Day Learning Lab will discuss how children unlock the powerful ideas of learning through making and coding.

Dr. Catherine Steiner-AdairTuesday, October 17, 20177:00pm

Author of the award-winning book The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, Dr. Steiner-Adair examines ways in which the wonders of technology and media also change how children learn and grow, and shows parents and educators how to reap the benefits of technology while reducing the risks it poses at every stage of child development.

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Dr. Heidi KasevichWednesday, November 8, 20177:00pm

The director of quiet education at Quiet Revolution, Dr. Kasevich is passionate about unlocking the leadership potential of every student. Her organization is striving to create a world where introverts are celebrated for their powerful contributions and, more importantly, for who they are. And where everyone's quiet strength--no matter what their personality type--is validated.

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Aydin and Johanna Olson-Kennedy

Thursday, January 16, 2018 7:00pm

Conversations About the Gender Spectrum

Aydin Olson-Kennedy, MSW, is the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Gender Center where he provides psychotherapy for transgender youth, adults and their families. For the last 15 years, he has spoken internationally on the importance of an informed-consent model of care, identifying and acknowledging domains of privilege, and broadening clinicians and families understanding of gender dysphoria and its impact on the psychosocial well-being of gender-nonconforming and transgender individuals.

Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD is an Adolescent Medicine physician specializing in the care of gender non-conforming children and transgender youth. Board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Olson-Kennedy has been an Assistant Professor at Children's Hospital Los Angeles for the past nine years. Dr. Olson-Kennedy has been providing medical intervention for transgender youth and young adults including puberty suppression and cross sex hormones for the past six years, and is considered a national expert in this area. Dr. Olson-Kennedy is the Medical Director of The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, the largest transgender youth clinic in the United States.

Greg TangThursday, January 25, 20187:00pm in the Community Center

Singapore Math Skills, Strategies, and Standards: Tools for Parents

This workshop aims to give parents a better understanding of new teaching methods and materials for Singapore math-based programs. The author of eight books, Greg Tang focuses on visualization, reasoning, and number sense, and gives parents an overview of important skills, strategies, and standards.

Dr. Michele BorbaMonday, February 12, 20187:00pm

Children are less empathetic today than they were in the past. Why is a lack of empathy so dangerous? Internationally recognized educational psychologist Dr. Borba's latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in our All-About-Me World, pinpoints the forces causing the empathy crisis and shares a revolutionary, research-based, nine-step plan for reversing it.